Bayleaf Pond Dam
Bayleaf Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bayleaf Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bayleaf Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William G Newton (private). It impounds the Honeycut Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Honeycut Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.91770, -78.64680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William G Newton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04505 |
| Federal ID | NC04505 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |